8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 15, 2019)

Filed January 15, 2019For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) filed an 8-K on January 15, 2019, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018. This filing primarily serves to attach the company's official press release and its 4Q18 Quarterly Supplement, which provide detailed operational and financial information for the period ended December 31, 2018. Investors should review these attached documents for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance and financial condition. The company also announced its intention to host a conference call and webcast on the same day to discuss these results. The information contained in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes, meaning it is subject to liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2), while furnished, is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 but is incorporated by reference into the filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial results on January 15, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes the official press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the 4Q18 Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is officially filed and subject to Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4The Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) is furnished but not filed under Section 18.
  • 5A conference call and webcast were scheduled for January 15, 2019, to discuss the reported results.
  • 6This filing is primarily a procedural notification of financial results and supplemental information, directing investors to review the attached documents for specific performance details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Wells Fargo's financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 and to provide investors with access to the official press release and a supplementary document containing detailed financial and operational information for the period.

The specific financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should review these exhibits for comprehensive data.

Exhibit 99.1, the press release, is considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it carries regulatory liability. Exhibit 99.2, the Quarterly Supplement, is 'furnished' but not 'filed' under Section 18, implying a different level of regulatory scrutiny for that specific document.

Wells Fargo intended to host a conference call and webcast on January 15, 2019, to discuss the results reported in the press release and Quarterly Supplement.